So, have you been reading some OLD POETRY? (tsk tsk...shame on you! What are you waiting for?)
oldpoetry.com/
This week, I decided to use no chosen theme to decide on old poetry to feature. At Oldpoetry, you can also use the "random" tab at the top of the page to explore poetry. It can be a really fun way to find some new poets you may have never read before. I clicked the random link five times, and this is what I got:
1. "The Old Leaven" - Adam Lindsay Gordon
oldpoetry.com/poetry/30360
2. Sonnet 12 - Henry Timrod
oldpoetry.com/poetry/28706
3. Sensual Pleasures - Constantine P Cavafy
oldpoetry.com/poetry/10218
4. Flare - Mary Oliver
oldpoetry.com/poetry/17195
5. All Day I Hear the Noises of Waters - James Joyce
oldpoetry.com/poetry/13829
Ever read any of those poets before? Maybe it is time you did! Follow the links provided and go check them out. Leave a comment/critique. The poet who wrote the piece may never see it, but others who go to OldPoetry in search of poems can frequently benefit from the comments of others. Commenting and critiquing can be a very educational and fun way to explore poetry. By putting our thoughts down and sharing our ideas with others, we all benefit!
Now on to the hunt!
This week, I am looking for something a little different (do I say that every week?). Ready to get started? Well, then what are you waiting for? Here are the guidelines and requirements you must follow in order to be considered for the points. If your entry is chosen, you will receive 200 points...and the gift of having read some wonderful OLD POETRY oldpoetry.com/
The goal for this week is to create an acrostic. Sounds easy huh? Well...what fun would it be if I made it too easy. The acrostic must spell out the words: OLD POETRY. Again, not too difficult, right? Now, the acrostic will not be made up of lines of poetry, it should simply be made up of author names. (WOW! HOW MUCH EASIER CAN THIS GET?) Well, here is where it gets a little stickier. Once you have selected your old poets, you must choose a poem by each one. You must not only comment on that poem, but you must critique that poem as well. To give you an idea of what is expected, please check out the following link:
www.oldpoetry.com/special/critique
Okay, so not so easy anymore.
Guidelines/Requirements:
1. Go to OldPoetry! oldpoetry.com/
Double check to make sure you are logged in.
2. Go up to the Author tab on the top of the page and click it.
From there, you can choose authors, by last name, for each letter you need (O-L-D-P-O-E-T-R-Y).
3. Pick your 9 poets whose last names begin with each of the letters needed.
4. Form your acrostic. (Remember, this is an acrostic that ONLY uses poet names. Last name first)
5. Pick one poem by each poet you have chosen. Comment on and critique their poem.
Here is the link again for a suggestion on what is being sought in these critiques:
www.oldpoetry.com/special/critique
Please read it and follow the guidelines.
6. In a comment below this column, place the acrostic you have done along with the links to the poems you have critiqued, for example:
Ogilvie, William Henry (link to poem you have critiqued)
Lazarus, Emma (link to poem you have critiqued)
Davenant, Sir William (link to poem you have critiqued)
and so on, until you have the complete acrostic spelling O-L-D-P-O-E-T-R-Y with the appropriate poem links listed after each author's name. I will not search for poems. The name list and links must be there.
7. All submissions to the hunt must be received by Tuesday, March 2nd at midnight (eastern time).
8. A small panel will review all submissions which meet the requirements. Based upon the guideline for critiques given, www.oldpoetry.com/special/critique , your comments and critiques will be reviewed and votes will be cast for the best overall critiques.
So, what are you waiting for? GO READ SOME OLD POETRY! oldpoetry.com/
If you have any suggestions for old poets that you think would be a nice addition to be "spot-lighted" in this column, please im me (Unbridled1) with those names. I will see what I can do!
Thanks for checking out the latest column!
Unbridled1
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